Characteristics of nanoparticle release from nano-enabled consumer sprays.

Added: Aug 15, 2016 11:36 am

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announces its intention to negotiate and issue a sole source award for access to ongoing research being conducted at Rutgers University, under the Risk Assessment for Manufactured Nanoparticles Used in Consumer Products (RAMNUC) program.  The research under this award will investigate the characteristics of nanoparticle release from nano-enabled consumer sprays. Particular focus will be on nanoparticle deposition on house dust and the behavior of the dust particles and resultant consumer exposure taking into account typical household activities.

 CPSC is authorized to enter into contracts to conduct continuing studies and investigations on the safety of consumer products and on improving the safety of such products (5 U.S. C. § 2054).  Currently, the only known U.S research facility focusing on safety data concerning the release and toxicity of nanoparticles in consumer products is Rutgers University. 

 CPSC intends to negotiate this requirement under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 and 41 U.S.C. 253(c)1. The sole source procurement will be awarded as a simplified acquisition in accordance with FAR Part 12 & FAR Subpart 13 procedures.  Interested persons may identify their interest and submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet this requirement. 

 This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/responses received within five (5) business days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government.  A determination by the government not to compete this proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Any quotation/response must be in writing and can be sent via email to Senior Contract Specialist Greg Grayson at ggrayson@cpsc.gov by 3PM Eastern Time August 19, 2016. No phone calls will be accepted.